Bit of a legal matter question

[mikecotterill]

I rent a garage off a property firm for storage. Asda and the property firm have put planning proposals through to build a new store which involves demolishing the garages. I had a letter in around november time saying we'd be given notice if we were getting evicted. I've had nothing through since. So I go down today and there's a notice on the door saying possession of it has been took back, and they've took my locks off so I can't get in. Rang the number on the letter and spoke to security who said the letter had bean put on the door 2/3 weeks ago and to ring again Monday and I'd be let in. I pay a month in advance for the garage and I last payed on the 3rd of this month. So question is where do I stand. I've not been able to get to my stuff today to work tomorrow so I've lost out there plus the locks, which may or may not be still useable, I don't even know where they are yet. Any advice much appreciated. Cheers mike

[WorcsWuss]

You're totally in the right however it sounds like this is far bigger than you so they won't give a toss.

Small claims court will be the route you'll end up having to take I suspect, if you can be arsed....

[skyhuck]

I would have cut their lock off and got my gear.

[mendiplogs]

I would have cut their lock off and got my gear.

 

HI skyhuck sorry to say mate but your right there you just get your kit back mate thats all so go and get it back all the best with it jon

[tim Ber]

how did they get your locks off ?

[VEG]

I agree get their locks off, kit back and then ask them for a refund on this months rent.

[mikecotterill]

Not sure how they got the locks off. I didn't get out the car close enough to look. Not sure about the small claims thing, there's something I'm not telling the full story about if it went that far, but don't wanna say on a public forum. Anyone know if they've committed an offence cutting the locks? And would I be if I cut there's? Which with our law system sounds more likely!

[mendiplogs]

I rent a garage off a property firm for storage. Asda and the property firm have put planning proposals through to build a new store which involves demolishing the garages. I had a letter in around november time saying we'd be given notice if we were getting evicted. I've had nothing through since. So I go down today and there's a notice on the door saying possession of it has been took back, and they've took my locks off so I can't get in. Rang the number on the letter and spoke to security who said the letter had bean put on the door 2/3 weeks ago and to ring again Monday and I'd be let in. I pay a month in advance for the garage and I last payed on the 3rd of this month. So question is where do I stand. I've not been able to get to my stuff today to work tomorrow so I've lost out there plus the locks, which may or may not be still useable, I don't even know where they are yet. Any advice much appreciated. Cheers mike

HI mike sorry to say but you need your kit for work just get some mates and go around to get YOUR KIT BACK that all to me it not good all the best jon

[littlerob]

if you owen the locks they have commited criminal damage and as you have paidrent for this month and acsses has been unable for this if you have prof or rent paid and teanet argement or something like that go to the cops they breaking a law really as they have took control of the building wich has your property in it you cant get to it equals theft and some thing about your paid to be there and cant use the building as no acsses get them to brake the locks or them to force who have changed the lock to open them asap while the officer is there

Edited January 7, 2012 by littlerob

[nepia]

I doubt there's been any criminal offence committed by anyone: property law is a horrendous minefield.

Re access to your kit however... I believe it is still the case that even when bailiffs are seizing property under a warrant they don't have the right to a man's 'goods and chattels', i.e. the clothes he wears and the tools of his trade. So you may have a case for demanding access to your equipment - to move it out.

Speak to a solicitor who deals in civil law. It may cost you but unless your knowledge of the law is at the same standard assume nothing.